Table of Contents #1: Be Specific About Your Audience. #2: Google It. #3: Make A List. #4: Contact Event Organizers. #5: Use Hashtags on Social Media. #6: Learn From Other Professional Speakers. #7: Attend Conferences and Corporate Events. #8: Join A Speakers Association.
How to get speaking engagements Get clear on why you want to speak. Listen to a lot of talks from speakers that you admire. Come up with 3-5 talk ideas. Prepare an outline for each talk idea. Build your event list. Slide into event organizers' DMs. Email your pitch. Turn your outline into a speaker proposal.
There is often real value in speaking at local events that you might find on Meetup, Eventbrite or in the local event calendars. Make connections with local partners, find local customers and gather your community around you.
How to start speaking publicly Search for events that accept guests for panels. Sign up to receive conference details. Practice, practice, practice. Start small. But dream big. Join networking groups and attend events. Work ahead for big conferences.
Your discussion on topic will be a great addition to our event. We believe your voice would be a critical addition to the XYZ stage. Please let us know by date whether or not you would be interested in speaking. Thank you in advance for your consideration, and we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Make your written request concise and clear. Specify the date first (it may be impossible, whatever comes next). Then describe the audience, purpose, topic, and what a tremendous difference you hope that speech will make in the world.
Invitation to Speak at a Conference Template Dear SPEAKER, I hope this message finds you well! I'm reaching out today with an exciting speaking opportunity for your consideration. I am honored to invite you to speak at EVENT NAME, an event focused on DESCRIPTION OF THE PURPOSE AND AUDIENCE OF YOUR EVENT.
Write a letter instead. Make your written request concise and clear. Specify the date first (it may be impossible, whatever comes next). Then describe the audience, purpose, topic, and what a tremendous difference you hope that speech will make in the world.
Your discussion on topic will be a great addition to our event. We believe your voice would be a critical addition to the XYZ stage. Please let us know by date whether or not you would be interested in speaking. Thank you in advance for your consideration, and we very much look forward to hearing from you.